Apprentice - Carpenter

Totaljobs Group Ltd; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a motivated individual to join a dynamic team as an Apprentice Carpenter. This role involves hands-on training in carpentry while working on essential projects that contribute to building affordable homes for those in need. You'll develop your skills under the mentorship of experienced tradespeople, ensuring that you gain valuable knowledge in carpentry and customer service. With a focus on teamwork and quality, this position offers a chance to make a real difference in the community while advancing your career in the construction industry. If you're ready to embark on a rewarding journey, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits

Mentorship Program

Support for CV and Application

Training and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Passion for carpentry and eagerness to learn.
• Ability to assist in repairs and installations under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist in carpentry tasks and installations under guidance.
• Attend college and complete coursework to a high standard.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Proactivity

Diligence

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Vocational Training in Carpentry

Tools

Basic Carpentry Tools

Job description

This job application is restricted to applicants in the UK only.

• £7.58 per hour (plus comprehensive benefits)

Are you proactive, motivated, professional and friendly? We're looking for someone who is passionate and diligent to join our team as an Apprentice Carpenter in September 2025.

Working as a great team player, you'll assist your mentor in carrying out work and installations to Abri's properties in an efficient and effective manner ensuring that all works are in accordance to good building maintenance practice.

Our customers are at the heart of everything we do, so it’s very important your customer service skills are top notch - we want to always go above and beyond and amaze our customers with the services we provide.

Your day will include:

• Developing skills and competency relevant to carpentry, assisting trade colleagues and supporting all service areas within the Commercial Services team.
• Delivering basic carpentry repairs under supervision of a competent trades person. Assisting in all aspects of repairs and installation of water services and mains.
• Understanding health and safety requirements and other relevant legislation and Codes of Practice.
• Being supported by your supervisor and a mentor.
• Attending college and completing all course work on time and to a high standard.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and driven individual looking to contribute to a dynamic and fast-paced team. A chance to work on properties sites across the south of England, building affordable homes which will provide shelter to those in most housing need.

Does this sound like the opportunity you’ve been looking for? Then we’d love to hear from you!

Interviews will be held at our Yeovil office (BA22 8WN).

If you have any questions, you can contact our Apprenticeships & Induction Lead (Homecare), Charm Liddle.

If you need any help with your CV and application you can also contact our Employment Services team who can offer you support for free.

Abri is a large housing provider who owns and manages over 50,000 homes and various community assets, serving 114,000 customers. Silva Homes joined Abri in October 2023 making the group a financially stronger and more resilient organisation. To help deliver our services Abri works with 36 local authorities and 63 different parliamentary constituencies alongside partners in our community.

We believe everyone has the right to a good quality safe, warm and sustainable home in a community where they can belong, grow and thrive. What does that look like in real terms?

We’re investing £689m over the next ten years in our existing homes to improve building safety and make them more energy efficient.

• We’re delivering 10,000 homes by 2030, ensuring affordable housing is built where it’s needed most.
• We’re investing in our communities, to address local issues and create opportunities for everyone.

As we grow, we’re re-establishing our strong local presence to provide a really good service. Abri has adopted a regional approach to service delivery, with our operating areas split into three, each with their local governance and leadership. This will ensure our colleagues are more visible, accountable and better connected to our customers and local communities to meet their diverse needs.

More information about Abri and our strategic objectives can be found on our website.